Industrial Rehabilitation

Whether you are a physician with a work-injured patient, an employer who needs to provide a safer, yet more productive work environment, or an insurance specialist looking to reduce claims, our goals for the working patient include:

Alleviating pain

Injury-specific education to prevent reinjury

Increased flexibility and range of motion

Increased strength

Improved function

In addition to having a reputation for excellence and a broad base of experience treating work-related injuries, our industrial rehab program benefits the patient and their employer in a multitude of ways from Functional Capacity Evaluations, Ergonomics Assessments as well as Post Offer Employment Tests. At Kelly Hawkins Physical Therapy, our occupational health program was designed to treat all kinds of workplace injuries, reduce or eliminate pain and return individuals to work. We partner with employers to protect the employees’ health as well as the interests of your company. It’s all provided with one purpose in mind — helping you maximize the health of your company… and your employees.

For more information on our industrial rehabilitation program, please contact us today. We welcome and encourage your referrals.

Functional Capacity Evaluations – How badly is the patient injured?

We use objective computerized tests and our evaluation results are backed by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Our test results can assist you in determining what limits need to be in place for proper return work.

Do you require an ergonomic assessment/job task analysis?

We can measure the specific physical components of a job and determine the safest, most efficient way to do it to help people avoid injury or reinjury.

Do you offer Post Offer Employment Testing (POET) and how do we return an injured worker to their usual and customary position if they were physically unable to perform the physical demands of the job?

A Post Offer Employment Testing (POET) is a tool used to test a worker’s physical abilities to the specific physical demands of a job. POETs are performed after a conditional job offer is made, but before starting work. They can screen out candidates who cannot perform the physical job demands, reduce work related injuries and gather baseline data in motion, strength and functional status. The results are cost savings by: injury prevention, post-injury baselines and apportionment.

Berne Leavitt, PT, MSPT

Berne graduated with honors from the university of Utah in 1987, having more than 30 years of diverse experiences. Berne likes the challenges of working with post-surgical or orthopedic patients. In his spare time, Berne enjoys hiking, biking and working in his yard. Berne and his wife Jan are the proud parents of 6 children and 14 grandchildren.

Berne’s favorite thing about physical therapy is the personal interaction he has daily with patients.

Robert Wolinsky, MA, PT

Rob has been practicing physical therapy in Las Vegas since 1984. He graduated from Stanford University with a Master’s Degree in physical therapy and specializes in orthopedics. As a bilingual practitioner, Rob enjoys his ability to cater to a diverse population. Drumming and playing soccer are some of the ways he also likes to occupy his time.

Marlon Calusin, B.Sc. Kinesiology

Marlon has been an invaluable member of the Kelly Hawkins Physical Therapy management team for over 13 years, performing FCEs; Ergo Evals and Job Task Analyses. He is originally from Vancouver, British Columbia and obtained his Kinesiology Degree from Simon Fraser University. He started his career with F.A.I.R. Assessments Centers doing a pilot project with Worksafe BC (formerly Workers’ Compensation Board of BC), working with physical therapists, occupational therapists and medical doctors for the Permanent Functional Impairment Evaluations (PFI) Program. He became the Designated Trainer for the clinicians performing PFI evaluations. Marlon also performed Physical Demands Analyses/Job Task Analyses, Ergonomic Evaluations and Functional Capacity Evaluations before moving to Las Vegas. When not at work, you’ll find him outdoors either working in his garden or enjoying walks and hiking activities with his wife.

Elena Gray, PT, DPT, ATRIC

Elena is originally from Illinois and received a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University. Her post-professional education has included continuing education in Kinesiotaping, Functional Dry Needling and a certification in Aquatics. Her treatment philosophy focuses on challenging patients with evidence-based treatment and providing education to help patients manage fitness on their own. Elena enjoys swimming, dancing and hiking with her husband and daughter.

Travis Grondel, PTA

Travis is a proud native to the great City of Las Vegas. After graduating high school Travis knew he wanted to go into the field of helping people improve their life and started working for Kelly Hawkins in 2005. After serving a two-year service mission for his church, Travis went on to graduate from Pima Medical Institute as a Physical Therapist Assistant. He enjoys working on all type of injuries and patients, but sports-related injury is close to his heart after playing sports throughout his life. When he is not working, he loves taking trips down to Disneyland with his wife and 2 girls, coaching soccer, and being outdoors on his bike.

Steve Rhodes, PTA

Steve is a 30 year resident of Las Vegas. He graduated from The Community College of Southern Nevada in 1994. He has worked in various therapy environments, but prefers outpatient Orthopedics. He thoroughly loves helping people feel better and achieve more. Steve is fluent in Spanish.

Northwest/Summerlin

Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
*Spanish-speaking Therapist

Services

Ergonomic Assessments

Industrial Rehabilitation

Manual Physical Therapy

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthotics

Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Spine Rehabilitation

Sports Rehabilitation

Workers’ Compensation

Wound Care

Ashlie Purtell-Hill, PT, DPT

Ashlie was born and raised in Reno, NV where she attended undergrad at UNR. During all 4 years of her undergrad she was a cheerleader for the University of Nevada, Reno. She obtained her doctorate of physical therapy from UNLV and graduated in 2009. She has worked in a variety of settings as a PT including rehab, acute and outpatient. She was a traveler PT and worked in California and Illinois before returning back to Nevada in 2015. Ashlie has an 8 month old daughter and her husband is also a physical therapist. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and traveling.

Sara Bookout, PT, DPT

Sara recently graduated with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UNLV. She is from the Vegas Valley and recently completed research in the Acute care hospital setting. Sara has a history of working with both the pediatric and geriatric population and enjoys volunteering for organizations which encourage children to participate in sports and physical activities. In her spare time, Sara enjoys traveling, watching football, attending Zumba classes, and spending time with her husband and family.

Kelcie Leeming, PTA

Kelcie was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV and obtained her Physical Therapy Assistant license at Carrington College in June of 2016. She has been working as a PTA in an out-patient physical therapy setting since graduating. Kelcie has also been certified in athletic and Kinesio taping since graduating. In her spare time, Kelcie enjoys spending time with her family and playing soccer and sand volleyball.

Bill Chynoweth, PT

Bill is originally from Orem, Utah and obtained his physical therapy degree from the University of Utah. He has been practicing physical therapy for over 30 years in private practice. Bill has a long history of working with athletes, including training boxers, TMJ treatment and has a personal commitment to provide the highest quality physical therapy treatment through dedication, professionalism, teamwork and love of this great work. In his spare time, Bill enjoys running, hunting and spending time with his wife and family.

Craig Perry, PT, DPT

Craig is originally from South Jordan Utah. He attended Utah State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science. He then went on to earn his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from UNLV. He is level 1 and 2 certified in Fascial Movement Taping and is currently working towards a certification in Functional Movement Screening. Prior to earning his degrees, he spent two years teaching and serving for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Dominican Republic. In his free time Craig loves to spend time with his wife and three children.

Adam Carrillo, PT, DPT, CSCS

Dr. Adam Carrillo was born in Mt. Shasta, California and has resided in Southern Oregon as well as Southern California. He graduated with honors from California State University, Chico with a BS in Exercise Physiology.

Dr. Carrillo received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in San Marcos, California. The University of St. Augustine’s comprehensive curriculum provided him with a strong background in physical rehabilitation of various patient populations with an emphasis in orthopedic and manual physical therapy.

Since starting his career with Kelly Hawkins, Dr. Carrillo has continued to expand his practice by becoming a certified Level 1 Functional Dry Needling Practitioner for Pain Management and Sports Injuries and a Certified Kinesiotape provider in Fascial Movement Taping Level 1 & 2. Following his passion of bodybuilding and athletics, Dr. Carrillo has recently become certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and enjoys assisting others preparing for bodybuilding and sports competitions.

Dr. Carrillo’s current career goals are to continue his education with clinical specializations to become an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) as well as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS). He hopes to continue expanding his practice and integrate his passion for health and fitness with his therapeutic interventions to all his patients.

Brendon Aitken, PT, DPT

Brendon was born and raised in South Africa. He moved to the US in 2009 to attend college as well as play collegiate rugby at Arkansas State University. He graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Exercise Science degree and then attended Physical Therapy school at Arkansas State University. In 2016, Brendon obtained a Doctorate of Physical Therapy and has been working in the outpatient orthopedic setting since graduation. He recently moved to Las Vegas from Baton Rouge, LA and is passionate about treating all orthopedic patients. With his athletic background, he also has a passion for treating athletes.

Kourtni Seech, PTA

Kourtni is a Las Vegas native and graduated from Pima Medical Institute. She has worked as Physical Therapist Assistant since 2014, and was a Physical Therapist Tech for 6 years prior. In her free time, she likes to travel and hang out with friends.

Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
*Spanish-speaking Therapist

Services

Ergonomic Assessments

Industrial Rehabilitation

Manual Physical Therapy

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthotics

Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy

Spine Rehabilitation

Sports Medicine Rehab

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Workers’ Compensation

Wound Care

Austin Hill, PT, DPT (Clinic Director)

Austin is a Las Vegas native and he received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Midwestern University in Chicago, IL in 2015. Austin played football in college at Southern Utah University where he suffered injuries that required surgery on his shoulder and knee. These experiences helped him to relate to his patients since he has been through the pain of surgery and the recovery process. He knows from personal experience that with adherence to the proper rehab program, patients can return to their prior level of function. Austin enjoys working with all types of patients in the out-patient orthopedic setting. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter and also has a love for sports.

Rachel Bagay, PTA

Rachel was born and raised in Maui. She graduated from Pima Medical Institute in 2014 with a degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. She has been working in her chosen profession for over three years and has helped numerous patients return to a healthy active life style. When she is not working with patients, she enjoys spend time with her family.

Daniel Sandberg, PT, DPT

Daniel was born and raised in Washington State. He graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah with a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. Before being admitted into physical therapy school, he received a certification as a Diet Technician Registered and worked as a Professional Ski Instructor and Physical Therapy Aide in Seattle, Washington and Orange County, California. He went on to receive a Doctor of Physical Therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina in May of 2017. During his time in school he acted as class Vice-President, worked as an Anatomy and Physiology supplemental instructor, volunteered with a spinal cord injury water ski clinic and wheel chair basketball tournament, and completed clinical affiliations in a skilled nursing facility in Salt Lake City, an acute care hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas, and two orthopedic /sport affiliations with one in South Carolina and the other in New York City. Daniel has a passion for amazing food, the outdoors, skiing, athletics, continued education, traveling, and providing excellent care with his patients.

Ashley Norman, DPT

Ashley is originally from Buffalo, NY and obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Daemen College. After working in the Buffalo area for a few years, she moved to the Las Vegas area in June 2015, where she began working for Kelly Hawkins Physical Therapy. She enjoys helping individuals achieve their goals to live a pain free, active life. In her spare time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter.

Joseph Agcaoili, PTA

Joe is originally from Kauai, Hawaii and has been living in Las Vegas since 1994. He completed PTA school at Carrington College and has two years experience in an outpatient orthopedic setting. He is certified in Rocktape Rockblades and kinesiotaping. He is an avid distance runner and is in the process of training for his first triathlon.

Centennial Hills

Hours:
Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
*Spanish-speaking Therapist

Services

Ergonomic Assessments

Industrial Rehabilitation

Manual Physical Therapy

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Orthotics

Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy

POETs

Spine Rehabilitation

Sports Medicine Rehab

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Workers’ Compensation

Wound Care

Cody Okuda, PT, MSPT

Cody was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He graduated from Chaparral High School and received many sports accolades including being named as an all state baseball player in Nevada and receiving the Gatorade Player of the Year award for the state’s best high school soccer player. He played soccer and baseball for Yavapai College and won a national championship with the soccer team in 1997. Cody transferred to UNLV where he played baseball for the Hustlin’ Rebels for 2 seasons. He was named to the Mountain West Conference Academic All Conference team in 2000 and received the UNLV team Most Valuable Player award that same year. He completed his bachelor’s degree at UNLV in Kinesiology and then graduated with a masters degree in Physical Therapy from the UNLV School of Physical Therapy. While in physical therapy school he was a recipient of the Roy Campanella scholarship and the Clinical Excellence Award. Specialties for Cody include neck and back pain including whiplash, sports injuries, work related injuries, balance training, incontinence training, and orthopedic care including post operative care. He has worked with some of the top athletes in the world and renown professional performers. He is currently seeking certification from the McKenzie Institute. Cody and his wife, Austin, have 7 children.

Jason Pyfer, PT, DPT

Jason was born in Sidney, Montana. He graduated from Boise State University with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in exercise science. He received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UNLV. He is currently seeking certification from the McKenzie Institute. He specializes in orthopedics, manual manipulation, manual therapy, sports physical therapy, and back and neck pain. He enjoys participating in obstacle course races, triathlons, mountain biking, hiking, and instructing youth weight training. Jason and his wife, Sarah, have 4 children.

Ricardo Franco, PTA

“Ricky” was born in Los Angelas, CA. He received his Physical Therapist’s Assistant degree from Carington College. He is fluent in Spanish, specializes in orthopedics, and stresses the importance of having a positive outlook.

Amber Stetka, PTA

Amber was born and raised in Las Vegas, NV. She attended and graduated high school from Calvary Chapel Christian School where she won a Nevada state championship in track. She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at UNLV and earned her Physical Therapist’s Assistant

Mutya O’Boyle, PT, DPT

Mutya attended the University of Washington, in her hometown of Seattle, where she received her bachelors degree. She continued her educational training at Regis University in Denver, CO earning her Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree in 2009. Mutya enjoys working with all patients with orthopedic or neurological deficits. She has taken several continuing education courses which have emphasized manual therapy, movement correction, and incorporation of unique exercises to return patients to their prior level of function. Aside from her passion for health care and physical therapy, Mutya enjoys spending time with her family and trying new restaurants.

Melissa Flores, PTA

My name is Melissa Flores and I am a Physical Therapist Assistant at Kelly Hawkins Physical Therapy. I’m from Oxnard, California and moved to Henderson, Nevada with my family when I was 12 years old. My favorite things among many include family, sports, and food. Basketball is my favorite sport and I hope to one day have the opportunity to watch the Duke Men’s Blue Devils play at home in Camden Stadium with a front row seat next to Coach K (most definitely on my bucket list). I graduated from Fresno Pacific University with a B.A Kinesiology in 2010, and from Carrington College with A.S Physical Therapist Assistant in 2017. I initially discovered my passion for physical therapy following a season ending knee injury as a collegiate athlete in 2008. My nine month recovery was challenging but also a blessing in disguise. My experience and appreciation for the therapists and staff had such an impact and transformed my life forever. I consider myself privileged of the opportunity to help others improve their quality of life every single day.

Timothy Hipkins, PTA

Tim has 20 years experience in physical therapy, primarily out-patient orthopedic. Tim is well versed in many different manual therapy techniques as well as generalized sports nutrition. He has been with Kelly Hawkins for 7 years.

Jeffrey Hill, PT

Jeff has been practicing for over 25 years, all with Kelly Hawkins Physical Therapy. He graduated from Northwestern University in Chicago in 1989 with a degree in physical therapy. He has assumed many roles throughout the years including clinical director and chief operating officer. Jeff employs the long-standing philosophy that Kelly Hawkins himself implemented 40 years ago, “We treat every patient like they are family”. Jeff is fluent in Spanish. His specialties include TMJ, foot and ankle injuries, all orthopedic/sports injuries, work related injuries and chronic pain. In his spare time, Jeff is an avid golfer, enjoys motorcycles and loves to go on camping and 4-wheeler trips to the mountains and sand dunes with his wife and family.

Ciera Cortney, DPT

Ciera is a Las Vegas native who graduated in May 2017 from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. She discovered her passion for this field as a Division I athlete at Boise State University, where she saw numerous sports-related injuries in which physical therapy was able to allow athletes back into action and improve their performance as well.

Furthering her physical therapy knowledge, she has participated in several research studies conducted at UNLV. Her research, in collaboration with UNLV students and faculty, discussed physical therapists’ effect on hospital readmission. This article is expected to be published in the near future. Ciera enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, and loves to participate in races. Her most recent competition completed was a triathlon. She enjoys working with people of all ages, and provides evidence-based treatment with each patient.

Steve Pace, PTA

Steve is a proud native of Las Vegas. He graduated from UNLV with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology. While attending school, he worked for Kelly Hawkins as a Physical Therapy Tech and assisted with Functional Capacity Evaluations (FCEs) for 4 years. He received his A.S. degree from Carrington College in 2016 and began working as a PTA at the Ann Road clinic shortly thereafter. Steve enjoys working with a variety of patients and helping improve their quality of life. In his spare time, Steve enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 young boys. He also enjoys attending a variety of sporting events, especially UNLV basketball.